Women have heart problems? Although the symptoms can be different than they are for men, the answer is "yes." Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death of women, affecting one in three women each year. Although the risk of heart disease increases with age and menopause, younger women are also at risk of heart disease, too. By learning some basic facts about the symptoms, you can talk with your doctor about whether you are at risk.
Know the signs and symptoms
Women are juggling tasks busy at work and at home. It's easy for women to take care of others, but what about taking care of yourself? Do you ignore how you feel because you are too busy, or because you think it is nothing to him?
You might think you feel tired because you get more. Or if you are pregnant, you guess that's why you feel light headed. You had a dry cough for a few months, but is not it just a cold? Maybe, but maybe not. It is a good idea to talk to your doctor if you have:
- Breathlessness
- Chest Pain
- fluttering in the chest (also called palpitations)
- fatigue, or feeling very tired
- cough, especially a dry cough
- Anxiety
- swelling in your feet or ankles
- rapid weight gain
and it is very important to know the symptoms of a heart attack can be different for women than they are for men. Women are not always the classic symptoms like chest pain, arm pain, and shortness of breath. Your symptoms may be less dramatic and can include:
- The pressure or pain in the chest that comes and goes
- Sweating
- Nausea
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- pain in the jaw, arm or back
If you think you or someone else is having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately. Early treatment can save your life
Common Heart Problems
Men and women are affected by :.
- disease of the coronary artery - Happens when blood vessels that supply blood and nutrients to the heart and blocked
- Problem valve - Happen when the valves do not open or close properly
- arrhythmia - occurs when your heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly
- heart failure - occurs when your heart can not pump enough blood to meet your body's needs
Being Checked or projected
having a checkup, you can get the facts about your symptoms, your risk and your treatment options.
Visit UPMC women Heart Program or call 1-855-UPMC-HVI (1-855-876-2484) for more information or to request an appointment.
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